Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!!!! We had a GREAT day! The kids were both so much fun this year! Their school didn't do parties but did fun activities throughout the day, and they wore their costumes to school.

Ella was "Oreo" (Ariel!)

Hunter was a very handsome military man. "Delta Force" to be exact.

Princess wave and a salute!

Yikes...Hunter what is that thing next to you????

Oh, it's your father.

When Hunter came in and took off his camo shirt I was shocked at just how much it reminded me of Chris. This is what Chris looked like for much of our marriage, when he would come home from work and take off his camo shirt, black t shirt and camo pants. Crazy.

The kids telling eachother about their day. So sweet.

Man I love these two.

Guitar practice! He has memorized Ode to Joy and can play it without the sheet music in front of him!

Nana came over and brought presents!!!!

These little flashlights were a huge hit with both!

We had Jack O Lantern pizzas and then got ready to go trick or treating.

Wait!!! Where did Hunter go? I can't see him!!!!

Ella was NOT a fan of Chris' suit.

moving closer

I will stand beside Bubba!!!

She finally warmed up to Daddy! I have to say that Ella did 500% better trick or treating than she ever has. She did not try to go into anyone's house and she never once complained that she was tired! Every 30 seconds or so she would say " I love trick or treating!"

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Today was school picture day. Last night I was pulling out different shirts and holding them up to her. She decided right off the bat that she liked this one.

I kept trying to get her to forget about it because I really wanted her to wear a blue one that made her eyes sparkle. But it wasn't worth the battle : )

She also decided that she needed a scarf!

The other night I got Ella out of the bath and put on her jammies. Well...Hunter's old jammies, which she has always thought were cool. Ella started bawling. Her bottom lip was poked way out and she said "But I not a boy. I a girl." I explained that it was okay to wear boy jammies, especially since they were so nice and warm. She got over it. Then last night I got out more boy jammies (because dang it they are expensive and Hunter's old ones are still in great shape,) and she poked out that lip and said "I not cry. But I still not a boy." Gotta love it : )

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Monday, October 28, 2013

While we were shopping last Friday a guy at Macy's told us that they had bought their 7 year old grandson an Abacus, after he watched Ella add using her fingers. So, today I bought her one! It made her math homework go much faster and she was able to do it pretty independent...until the last few problems when she needed motivation to finish. But, she seemed to enjoy using the beads and it definitely went much faster!

My Montage

About Me

I am a mother to two incredible children. Hunter is 8 years old and Ella Grace is 6 years old. My children are my life, my true joy. My life was turned upside down when my daughter was born and surprised us all by having Down syndrome. Since her birth I have come from sorrow and a sense of loss to greater happiness than I ever imagined and I owe it all to The Amazing Ella Grace! Contact me anytime by email fbkspeach@yahoo.com

Down Syndrome Creed

My face may be different,but my feelings the same.I laugh and I cryand take pride in my gains.I was sent here among you to teach and to loveas God in the heavenslooks down from above.To Him I'm no different,His love knows no bounds;It's those here among you, in cities and townsthat judge me by standardsthat man has imparted,but this family I've choosenwill help me get started.For I'm one of the children,so special so few,that came here to learnthe same lessons as you.That love is acceptance, it must come from the heart;we all have the same purpose,though not the same start.The Lord gave me lifeto live and embrace,and I'll do it as you do,but at my own pace.-Unknown